A hormone produced by mucosa of the pyloric region of the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric juice is:

Correct answer: B. Gastrin

  • A. Prolactin
  • B. Gastrin
  • C. Secretin
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Gastrin is released by the pyloric mucosa and stimulates gastric glands to secrete gastric juice. Secretin is produced in the duodenum and mainly regulates pancreatic and bicarbonate secretion.

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